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IB MYP – YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS
TERM
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM
CONCEPTS
GLOBAL
CONTEXT
CONTENT
STATEMENT OF
INQUIRY
ASSESSMENT
ONE
Carry out the four operations with rational
numbers and integers, using efficient mental and
written strategies and appropriate digital
technologies.
Solve a range of problems involving rates and
ratios, with and without digital technologies.
Relationships:
Quantity
Representation
Identities and
Relationships
Basic Number Skills:
Rational Numbers
Significant Figures
Ratio and
Proportion
(Chapters 1, 3)
Relationships
between the various
representations of
numbers help us to
quantify the world
around us.
Mathematical
Investigation
Week 2, Term 1
(Criterion B)
Assignment
Week 2, Term 1
(Criteria C, D)
Extend and apply the distributive law to the
expansion of algebraic expressions.
Factorise algebraic expressions by identifying
numerical factors.
Simplify algebraic expressions involving the
four operations.
Relationships:
Generalisation
Pattern
Simplification
Equivalence
Identities and
Relationships
Algebraic
Expressions:
Algebraic
Operations
Simplifying
Expressions
Factorising
(Chapter 4)
The development of
patterns and
relationships allows
use to generalise
our number system.
TWO
Investigate Pythagoras’ Theorem and its
application to solving simple problems
involving right angled triangles.
Form:
Space
Quantity
Measurement
Fairness and
Development
Pythagoras’ Theorem
(Chapter 5)
Architects and
Engineers must use
finite resources
responsibly when
designing new
structures.
Maths Mate Test
Week 1, Term 2
(Criterion A)
Semester 1 Examination
Weeks 5 and 6, Term 2
(Criteria A, C)
Use index notation with numbers to establish
the index laws with positive indices and the zero
index.
Solve linear equations using algebraic
techniques.
Relationships:
Generalisation
Pattern
Simplification
Equivalence
Identities and
Relationships
Indices
(Chapter 6)
Equations and
Inequations
(Chapter 7)
The development of
patterns and
relationships allows
use to generalise
our number system.
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